Gone are the days of physical limitations restricting your abilities; special wheelchairs have been designed to break all these barriers. Today, many people with physical disabilities are entering the world of sports and taking the sporting world by storm. Today's wheelchairs are being manufactured with athletics in mind and they are being built to enhance athletic ability. It is not practical to use your every day wheelchair for street racing because it is not designed with that application in mind. Using the right chair for the job, will increase your performance and enjoyment.

No matter what sport you are interested in, if you are in a wheelchair you will be able to purchase a chair that has been specially designed for your participation in that sport. Because different sporting activities have different requirements, every chair is manufactured for different specifications.

For example, if you are interested in racing the chairs are build for speed. Low to the ground, and lightweight, these chairs are built to be much like a street racing bicycle with similar style wheels and made from special materials.

Wheelchair basketball is a very popular sport, and you need to have a chair that can easily be maneuvered and stop on a dime. These chairs are smaller, and do not have any parts that stick out too far from the chair so that there is nothing to get in the way. They are also smaller and lighter in order for the players to react quicker.

Wheelchair rugby is also very popular and chairs can be specially ordered for offensive positions as well as defensive positions. Although rugby is a very dangerous sport, there are safe wheelchairs available for this sport.

Wheelchairs built for tennis are fast, they need to be very lightweight and have exceptional maneuverability. Tennis players have the added challenge of moving quickly around the court while holding a racket in one hand. It is extremely difficult, but disabled tennis players are able to play very well. Tennis wheelchairs utilize some of the most advanced features and ultra light components to make it easier for the tennis player.

If you prefer to participate in outdoor sporting events such as fishing, hunting and traveling on rugged terrain, you likely do not want to take your everyday wheelchair into these conditions. Because normal wheelchairs are big and heavy, it is difficult to move around on uneven surfaces and rough terrains. There are very rugged wheelchairs that are available with larger wheels that have extra traction and control.

No matter what sport you like to participate in, if you are a wheelchair athlete you can find a special wheelchair that is made specifically for your sport. The technologies that these chairs utilize and the engineering and design that goes into each wheelchair is impressive! Each individual athlete could have their wheelchair customized, to give you the best performance and allow you to compete on the international level.